Articles by Annette Vaughan

About Annette Vaughan (413 Articles)

Annette Vaughan is a runner, personal trainer, and race director in Canby, Oregon. She began running at the age of 30 and became hooked after her first race (even though she is a self-proclaimed slow runner.) She enjoys small local races from 5Ks to half-marathons, with a 30K on the books as her longest run ever. She has also become a huge fan of obstacle course races and just can't get enough of them. Annette is the race director for Get A Clue Scavenger Race and owns a personal training studio in Canby. She believes in promoting movement, since our bodies were designed to move. The more we move, the better we move and function in everyday life.

Race Preview: 2019 Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon (Molalla)

March 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Goat Mountain Gallop Half Marathon is turning 36 this year! This long running event is put on by the Molalla High School Track Team. The proceeds will benefit the both the track and cross country teams at MHS. This challenging point to point [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Wenatchee Marathon

March 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Wenatchee Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K will be here before you know it. If you’ve never run this race, I highly recommend you make the drive to Central Washington for this one – especially if you’re looking for a fairly [read more...]

Our Three Capes Marathon Relay Adventure

March 3, 2019 // 0 Comments

Once upon a time, a Run Oregon blogger named Kelly decided to organize multiple teams for a little relay on the Oregon Coast called Three Capes Marathon Relay. As is usual when planning ahead for a team running event – runners were in then [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Black Diamond Trailogy – Episode 2 (Brasada Ranch)

February 28, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Black Diamond Trailogy is the 2nd in a series of 3 consecutive year trail races put on by X-Dog Events. This year’s event will start just outside of Brasada Ranch in Central Oregon and includes a 20 mile and 10 mile trail race, as well as [read more...]

Trail Race Preview: 2019 Vortex Half Marathon and 10K (Estacada)

February 23, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s time to start thinking about your first spring trail run of 2019. The Vortex Half Marathon and 10K Trail Run is March 23rd – just days after the start of spring. Run Wild Adventures and Oregon Parks and Recreation Department are [read more...]

2019 Three Capes Marathon Relay Course Preview – THIS WEEKEND!

February 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

I am all about one day relays, so I’m excited to be able to run in the Three Capes Relay on February 23rd. This coastal run is from Cape Meares to Pacific City and is a marathon distance. You can run this solo if you’re ready for a [read more...]

Obstacle Course Race Preview: 2019 Dirty Leprechaun 5K (Tualatin)

February 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Attention Obstacle Course Race enthusiasts – here’s your chance for a little pre-season OCR tune-up! The Dirty Leprechaun 5K is back at Lee Farms with some new obstacles promised for this year. Start our your St. Patrick’s Day [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Suddenly Sleepy Sleepwalk 5k (Eugene)

February 4, 2019 // 0 Comments

The Suddenly Sleepy Sleepwalk 5K is a fun event to raise awareness and funds for those affected by Narcolepsy. Don your pajamas, kid friendly cosplay, or race attire and run or walk this 5K around Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Narcolepsy is a medical [read more...]

Run Oregon Road Trip: 2019 Wenatchee Heartbreaker 5K

January 31, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you haven’t run in Wenatchee, Washington, you are definitely missing out! The upcoming Heart Breaker 5K, put on by RunWenatchee, Confluence Health, and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group is held in February (Heart Month) to raise awareness [read more...]

Running in the Rain at the 2019 Cascade Half Marathon

January 29, 2019 // 2 Comments

When you run a winter half marathon you know that a good number of your training miles will be wet. You also know that there is a high probability that race day will be cold, wet, windy, and/or some combination of those elements. With the Cascade [read more...]

Getting My Mind Right – Countdown to My Half

January 17, 2019 // 0 Comments

Today, as I sit down to write this, I am a mere 5 days away from running my slowest half marathon ever. Seriously! My stats don’t lie. I have a pretty good idea what my time will be and it’s not looking good. For the past few weeks [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Snow Lovers Loop (Crescent)

January 9, 2019 // 0 Comments

If you are a lover of snow, check out the Snow Lovers Loop snowshoe race at Odell Lake Lodge and Resort. Held on Valentine’s Day weekend, this is the perfect active get-away weekend for friends or lovers! Choose to snowshoe a 5K or 8K distance [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run, Love, Run (Newport)

December 31, 2018 // 0 Comments

A run, the beach, Valentine’s, and Rogue Brewery . . . What brings these things together? Run, Love, Run 30K and 15K. This Valentine’s Day themed race starts and finishes at Rogue Brewery in Newport. These trail runs will be on single [read more...]

Race Recap: 2018 Ugly Holiday Sweater Run (Tualatin)

December 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

There’s just something fun and festive about breaking out an ugly holiday sweater and going for a run with a group of equally ugly sweaters. So, I gathered a few of my running friends to join me for the 7th Annual Ugly Holiday Sweater Run. [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Run the Peninsula Race Series (Washington)

December 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

A brand new race series is hitting the Olympic Peninsula in 2019. The Port Angeles Marathon Association is debuting Run the Peninsula. This series of five 5K and 10K races will begin with the Elwha River Bridge Run on February 2nd. Each of the 5 [read more...]

Setting Goals for 2019 with the Get To Work Book

December 24, 2018 // 0 Comments

Despite the fact that we are in a time of all things digital, I still get excited about a fresh, new, hand’s on planner. So, with January just around the corner, I can’t wait to break out my 2019 Get To Work Book. This sturdy book is [read more...]

Even Santa runs the Ho Ho 5K (Tigard)

December 8, 2018 // 1 Comment

When I arrived at the Ho Ho 5K, I immediately realized I was not dressed appropriately Christmas-like! I had donned my somewhat festive tights, but my running wardrobe is decidedly lacking in red and green. I felt strangely out of place in my [read more...]

Race Preview: 2019 Cascade Half Marathon and 10K (Turner)

December 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

It’s that time of year again! You know, the time of year when I try to decide if I’m going to be ready for a half marathon in January or if I’ll just be running the 10K. That’s right, the Cascade Half Marathon and 10K is [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Bullard’s Run (Bandon)

November 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

A race on the Oregon Coast in January may sound wet and windy, but there is nothing better than feeling like a hardcore runner when you endure a crazy weather race. Or you could be pleasantly surprised by a beautiful winter day on the beach. Either [read more...]

Run Oregon is Kickin’ It in Shoes from NOBULL

November 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

From the second I saw NOBULL shoes online, I was intrigued. The no-frills shoes look pretty basic, but still appeal to both my functional and fashionable sides. I was thrilled to get to try out the NOBULL Runners. When my Dark Grey Knit Runners [read more...]

Run Oregon is hopping along in winter gear from rabbit

November 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

As runners, we always love to try new running gear. rabbit makes clothing by runners for runners, so both Tung and I were eager to try out some of their running wear. Annette: I had the opportunity to try out rabbit’s super sleevie and [read more...]

Race Preview: 2018 Lampson Cable Bridge Run (Pasco, WA)

November 20, 2018 // 0 Comments

This year will be the 40th anniversary of the Lampson Cable Bridge Run. This multi-city event starts in Kennewick, WA then crosses the Columbia River and ends in Pasco, WA. This event includes a 5K, 10K, and a new 1 mile fun run this year. [read more...]

Small Race Preview: 2018 Longest Night Mile (Phoenix, OR)

November 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

Get ready to join the Southern Oregon Runners to test your mile time at Longest Night Mile in Phoenix. This Wednesday evening mile run will start in heats based on your mile time at the Phoenix High School track. With 4 heats, the first and fastest [read more...]

Run Oregon is staying warm in Patagonia this fall

November 15, 2018 // 0 Comments

Most of us in the Pacific Northwest are familiar with the Patagonia brand since they are known for their outdoor wear for all weather. You may also be familiar with their commitment to the environment. Patagonia’s mission statement states, [read more...]

Warming Up with Cusa Tea

November 3, 2018 // 0 Comments

Unquestionably, I am obsessed with tea. Most people drink coffee in the morning, I drink tea. I have an entire drawer in my kitchen for my teas. I go on a trip and see a tea shop and inevitably I buy more tea! While I enjoy a variety of different [read more...]

2018 Southern Oregon Turkey Trots

November 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Fortunately, no matter where you are over Thanksgiving, you are sure to find a Turkey Trot to participate in . . . More mashed potatoes, please! If you happen to be indulging while in Southern Oregon, here are a few options for you. YMCA Turkey Trot [read more...]